AUS Media Clippings Newspaper Clippings of American University of Sharjah 10 April, 2014
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Sultan receives pr ovost of London university His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and President of the American University of Shrjah, yesterday received Professor Michael Arthur. Published on: 8/04/2014 1ame: *ulf News Page: 0
Sheikh Sultan receives eminent academic His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS), received President and Provost of University College London (UCL), Professor Michael Arthur on Monday. The Sharjah Ruler discussed with the visiting educator a broad range of academic, cultural and architectural issues of mutual interest and ways of enhancing academic cooperation between the two higher education institutions. They also reviewed the cultural and artistic events Sharjah is hosting as part of its celebrations as Capital of Islamic Culture for 2014. Published on: 08/04/2014 Name: The Gulf Today Page: 1, 2
Sharjah Ruler receives University College London President H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah,and President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS) has received President and Provost of University College London (UCL), Professor Michael Arthur and discussed with him a broad range of academic, cultural and architectural issues of mutual interest and ways of enhancing academic cooperation between the two higher institutions. Published on: 08/04/2014 Name: The Gulf Time Page: 3
AUS receives donation of six paintings from renowned artist The American University of Sharjah (AUS) has received a collection of six paintings donated by renowned artist Ismail Al Rifai during his visit to the university on Sunday. The paintings were received by Dr Thomas J Hochstettler, AUS acting chancellor and Dr Nada Mourtada Sabbah, AUS vice-chancellor for development, on behalf of the university. The generous artwork contribution came about through the collaboration of the Office of Public Affairs and the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs, as part of the university’s Art through University and Community Dialogue initiative. Published on: 07/04/2014 Name: The Gulf Today Page: 4
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AUS first in the Middle-East to offer the computer-based Fundamentals of Engineering exam
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AUS first in the Middle-East to offer the computer-based Fundamentals of Engineering exam American University of Sharjah (AUS) has become the first and only institution in the Middle-East to offer the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam via computer-based testing. This popular exam is administrated by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) in the USA. The first AUS computer-based FE exam will be offered at the AUS Testing Center tomorrow, April 2.
Share Share Share Share More AUS recently signed an agreement with Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing (CBT) business of Pearson, to become a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Centre Select to deliver NCEES certification exams. “The Fundamentals of Engineering exam is typically the first step in the process leading to the Professional Engineer (PE) license in the US. It is designed for recent graduates and students who are close to finishing an undergraduate engineering degree. In addition, the College of Engineering at AUS uses the results of the exam for curriculum assessment purposes in its various undergraduate programs,” said Dr. Hany El Kadi, Associate Dean, College of Engineering. American University of Sharjah
Offering the computer-based FE exam will give participants the flexibility of choosing a convenient test date and will allow them to receive the results within a couple of weeks of taking the exam. The computer-based FE will be offered several times throughout the year and will facilitate the registration process for engineers from the UAE, the Gulf Area and the Middle East. The university anticipates over 700 students, alumni and external participants taking the test annually. Jerry Carter, Chief Executive Officer, NCEES, said “NCEES is extremely happy to have in place a partnership with an outstanding institution as AUS that allows the NCEES examinations to be offered to its students and other candidates in the area. By offering the NCEES exams, AUS will receive data on the performance of their candidates that can be used to evaluate their individual programs and the candidates taking the exam will enhance their opportunities for future employment outside the UAE”.
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AUS clinch Invitational T20 series in Malaysia American University of Sharjah emerged victorious in the recent Twenty20 Invitational Cricket Series conducted by the Everest Sports Sharjah and Sports Network Solutions at SSU Club Cricket ground in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Published on: 08/04/2014 Name: Khaleej Times Page: 40
Persistence in Arabic Young non-native speakers face many challenges with the language. Jessica Hill finds parents who are helping them find solutions Although Arabic is a compulsory subject in UAE schools, most children who are not native speakers pass through the school system without learning enough to be able to converse in the language. Dhiyab Al Darmaki has benefited from private, one-on-one instruction in Arabic. There is also a version of Modern Standard Arabic known as "classical" Arabic, which is the language of the Quran. According to Maher Bahloul, an associate professor of linguistics at the American University of Sharjah, non-native speakers have been finding Modern Standard Arabic difficult. "Because of this it makes children think 'Arabic is so hard, I cannot understand it'," he says. Published on: 07/04/2014 Name: The National Page: 9
Funny people THE PERFORMING ARTS are coming to a local stage near you. For a night of stand-up comedy and skits, head over to the American University of Sharjah tomorrow at 8pm for a show guaranteed to feature plenty of laughs. Published on: 07/04/2014 Name: City Times - Khaleej Times Supplement Page: 5
Curtain calling IT's Curtain on culture this evening as Dubai Drama Group begins a five-night run of short plays at thejamjar in Al Quoz The four plays, by Anton Checkhov, Ferenc Molnar and Alex Boun range from serious drama to dark comedy. Youcan also lighten things up with a night of comedy at the American University of Sharjah tonight. Published on: 08/04/2014 Name: 7Days Page: 16
What's on in the UAE Seen in the clipping is a list of events held at American University of Sharjah, East Plaza, Souq Qaryat Al Beri, Dubai Drama Group at Jam Jar Gallery, Alliance Francaise, Dubai Marina Mall, Dubai Club for Special Sports, Dubai World Trade Centre, Grand Millennium Tecom, Marina Byblos Hotel, Caramel - DIFC, Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons Exhibit at Mall of the Emirates, Cirque Le Soir - Fairmont Hotel, Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Maraya Art Centre. Published on: 08/04/2014 Name: Gulf News Tabloid Page: 54
Sultan receives President of University College London His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS), received President and Provost of University College London (UCL), Professor Michael Arthur, and discussed with him a broad range of academic, cultural and architectural issues of mutual interest and ways of enhancing academic cooperation between the two higher education institutions. Published on: 08/04/2014 Name: Al Khaleej Page: 2
Sultan Al Qasimi receives President of University College London.. His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS), received President and Provost of University College London (UCL), Professor Michael Arthur, and discussed with him a broad range of academic, cultural and architectural issues of mutual interest and ways of enhancing academic cooperation between the two higher education institutions. Present at the meeting were officials from Dana Gas and others Published on: 08/04/2014 Name: Al Ittihad Page: 5
Sultan Al Qasimi receives President of University College London His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS), received President and Provost of University College London (UCL), Professor Michael Arthur, and discussed with him a broad range of academic, cultural and architectural issues of mutual interest and ways of enhancing academic cooperation between the two higher education institutions. Present at the meeting were officials from Dana Gas and others Published on: 08/04/2014 Name: Al Watan UAE Page: 2
AUS receives donation of six paintings from renowned artist The American University of Sharjah (AUS) has received a collection of six paintings donated by renowned artist Ismail Al Rifai during his visit to the university on Sunday. The paintings were received by Dr Thomas J Hochstettler, AUS acting chancellor and Dr Nada Mourtada Sabbah, AUS vice-chancellor for development, on behalf of the university. The generous artwork contribution came about through the collaboration of the Office of Public Affairs and the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs, as part of the university’s Art through University and Community Dialogue initiative. Published on: 07/04/2014 Name: Al Khaleej Page: 13
Sharjah Public Works Department begins executing women dorm at AUS Upon the directives of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah , the Public Works Department in Sharjah , announces the beginning of executing a project to build new dorm for female students inside the campus of American University of Sharjah (AUS) . Published on: 9/04/2014 1ame: $l Khaleej Page: , 4
Sharjah Public Works Department begins executing women dorm at AUS Upon the directives of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah , the Public Works Department in Sharjah , announces the beginning of executing a project to build new dorm for female students inside the campus of American University of Sharjah (AUS) . Published on: 09/04/2014 Name: Al Ittihad Page: 11
Sharjah Public Works Department begins executing women dorm at AUS Upon the directives of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah , the Public Works Department in Sharjah , announces the beginning of executing a project to build new dorm for female students inside the campus of American University of Sharjah (AUS) . Published on: 9/04/2014 1ame: $l Watan UAE Page: